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JUSTIN Hodges says he could miss the State of Origin opener as he faces up to two more months on the sidelines.
Hodges has resumed full training, but teammate Sam Thaiday concedes the veteran Broncos centre will not be making a shock return against the Dragons on Friday night.
The best-case scenario would see Hodges declared fit for Brisbane's Round 7 clash with Newcastle on April 18, giving him ample time to prove his fitness for Origin I.
However, he could be sidelined until Round 10, which would give him one game to convince Queensland selectors to roll the dice for the series opener on May 28.
The 31-year-old had hoped to make it back into Brisbane's starting side before Round 4, but is wary of rupturing his Achilles tendon for the third time in his career.
Justin Hodges during a Broncos training session. Source: News Limited
"I am still a month or two away," Hodges said.
"I don't think it's necessary to rush and get back early. I want to try and get it right so I can finish the whole season.
"When (the achilles tear) happened my main focus was getting the recovery right and getting on the field.
"The boys are going good without me so hopefully they can keep winning and I'll come back when I feel it's ready.''
Thaiday said the sight of Hodges stretching out comfortably at training was not a true barometer of his progress.
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"Hodgo is training pretty well but you go behind doors and he's still icing up," Thaiday said.
"He's still slow and steady. We don't want to rush him, he's a huge part of our team and a huge X-factor for us.
"We'd rather have him back 100 per cent than 80 or 90. I'm sure the coach or physio staff won't push him too hard. He has the final say on when he will be back.''
Despite his lengthy list of injuries, Hodges is confident the Broncos will table an extended deal in the coming weeks and months.
"(Contract talks are) left up to my manager. My main focus is getting the leg right and getting on the field.
"I've never worried about contracts. If I'm out there playing the best football can, it always takes care of itself.''
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